Best 92802 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,696 students in 92802, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 430 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 92802, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92802, CA are Stoddard (Alexander J.) Elementary School, Loara Elementary School and Ross (Betsy) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92802 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92802, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92802, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stoddard (Alexander J.) Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1841 South Ninth St.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8959
Gr: K-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Loara Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 West Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8932
Gr: K-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Ross (Betsy) Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
535 South Walnut St.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8956
Gr: K-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Palm Lane Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1646 West Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(657) 213-8980
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Ball Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Gr: 7-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2135 South Mountain View Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8926
Gr: K-6 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92802, CA?
How many public schools are located in 92802?
6 public schools are located in 92802.
What percentage of students in 92802 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 92802 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92802?
92802 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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